Animal Links on the Web

IWEC (International Wildlife Education Conservation)The IWEC promotes the healing benefits of human-animal bonds. This
bond can be beneficial when used with mutual respect. IWEC is in the process
of establishing "Create-A-Mile" Animal-Assisted-Therapy Teams (AATT) in
several local communities in the US and around the world.
http://www.aat.org

Prescription Pet Program (RxPets)RxPets is a dog-assisted therapy and visitation program which began
in 1984 as a cooperative effort of The Childrenís Hospital (TCH)
and the Denver Area Veterinary Medical Society (DAVMS). Specially trained
volunteer dog owners take their dogs on rounds at TCH. All dogs have passed
a vigorous screening and been approved by veterinarians.
http://www.tchden.org/aov/rxhome.html

Responsible Pet Owners AllianceThe mission of this alliance is to be the leading provider of information
and assistance concerning animal welfare and public health issues while
taking whatever actions are necessary to preserve our historic relationships
with animals.
http://www.tex-web.com/paws/

Furry FriendsVolunteers bring Furry Friends to visit people who live in various
kinds of institution, e.g. nursing homes, facilities for disabled or seriously
ill children, hospital rehabilitation wards, Childrenís Shelter,
psychiatric facilities, etc. Currently visits are in Santa Clara and San
Mateo counties, California.
http://www.FurryFriends.org/patsfact.html

The Pet Therapy Society of Northern AlbertaThe Pet Therapy Society of Northern Alberta promotes the physical and
emotional well-being of people through a mutually beneficial and safe interaction
with companion animals.
http://www.shopalberta.com/paws/

APAMany therapists find that animals help make an office more inviting.
A golden retriever named Puppy typically greets patients while several
fish tanks help soothe agitated feelings.
http://www.apa.org/monitor/aug97/friend.html

Therapy AnimalsThe use of animals to facilitate positive changes in a broad spectrum
of therapeutic settings is becoming more accepted, appreciated, and valued.
Under direction of health services and education professionals, animal-assisted
therapy can promote physical, emotional, cognitive, and social improvement
for people with special needs.
http://www.therapyanimals.org/whatis.html

TherapetA variety of animal Assisted Therapy programs exist nationwide and
Therapet recognizes the need for a more cohesive approach for health care
professionals to use animals in treating patients and to optimize the care
and safety of all involved.
http://ww.therapet.com/Info.html

Therapet FAQsWhat is Animal Assisted Therapy? Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) is the
utilization of animals as a therapeutic modality to facilitate healing
and rehabilitation of patients with acute or chronic ailments.
http://www.therapet.com/FAQs.html

Animal OutreachA group of dedicated individuals involved in animal assisted therapy
or animal visitation programs; school children, geriatric facilities, autistic
and learning challenged children and adults. Animals of many species and
ages are eligible and encouraged to participate. Animal Outreach has identifying
and developing pets which can be effective in various activities.
http://www.ipt.com/bas/outreach.html

Los Angeles AATThe AAT is a program in which volunteers and their animals visit people
in nursing homes, hospitals, homeless shelters and other institutions.
These teams (both two and four legged) provide patients with a chance to
share stories about their own animals as well as pet, hug, and kiss their
new animal friend. Numerous studies have shown the benefits of these interactions.
AAT provides the physical benefits of encouraging exercise, decreasing
blood pressure and diverting pain; as well as the social benefits of recreation,
decreased boredom and increased communication. Emotional benefits include
decreased anxiety, reduced loneliness and the spontaneous expression of
unconditional love and attention.
http://losangeles.digitalcity.com/spcala/htmls/vol.therapy.html

Therapy Dogs Vermont (TDV)Our dogs walk the floors of many of the hospitals in Vermont as well
as countless nursing and retirement homes. Our activities have often been
documented in the media and our dogís faces are often the best known
in a hospital. Our accomplishments are so appreciated that TDV members
are thought of as privileged members of the medical team. Our members also
visit day care centers, scout meetings, schools, and universities to bring
youngsters in touch with good dogs and to show them what can be accomplished
with love and training.
http://www.therapydogs.org/intro.html

Service DogsService dogs are versatile, reliable assistants for people with disabilities.
No longer limited to guiding people with visual impairments, service dogs
perform a wide variety of tasks suitable as intervention for an equally
wide assortment of limitations.
http://www2.deltasociety.org/deltasociety/dsb300.htm#benefits

Therapy PetsTherapy Pets is an organization of volunteers and their pets that visit
facilities in order to enrich the lives of children and adults. Through
this experience, we all become aware of the rewards of Therapy Pets and
encourage others to actively participate. Guidelines, training and education
for the owners and their pets are provided to ensure proper etiquette during
visits. Our volunteer teams share the love that comes from the human-animal
bond.
http://www.dogs.net/therapy

Dog Play"Visiting Pets", "Therapy Dogsí, "Therapy Pets" are just some
of the names given to describe programs in which animals help people just
by visiting with them. As participation in such programs grows so does
the vocabulary describing different aspects of pet visiting. For example,
the preferred use for the term "animal Assisted Therapy" is for formal
treatment programs, usually involving one particular animal and handler
assigned to one particular client. the handler and the health care provider
consult on specific goals to be accomplished and plan how to accomplish
those goals. The preferred use for more informal programs is "Animal Assisted
Activities," but you will see a great variety of terms as groups struggle
to find terms that are descriptive without being confusing.
http://www.dog-play.com/therapy.html

Nursing Home VisitsNursing Home Visits Therapy work is great fun. We go to a local nursing
home to interact with the patients. They really seem to enjoy it. Some
of them wonít come out of their rooms for anything else.
http://www.afn.org/~afn26752/therapy.html

Brazoria County SPCAThe SPCA of Brazoria County is in need of volunteers for their Pet
Therapy program. We visit nursing homes with puppies and kittens. The residents
get comfort and emotional enjoyment from holding and loving our SPCA babies.
The volunteers get to hear great old pet stories and make new friends.
The visits are very casual and no special training is required. The only
skills needed are to be a good listener and have a genuine concern for
the elderly. Sometimes we take Polaroid pictures of the residents. We also
hand out "Official Love and Hugs Giver" certificates.
http://www.tgn.net/~ramrom/spca-3.htm

K9 Pet TherapyA hospital, nursing home or other skilled-care facility can benefit
from using pets to visit young, infirm, and/or aged patients. Pets provide
emotional support for individuals as well as facilitate social interaction
and cooperation among patients. In addition, pets can help motivate patients
to help themselves and also instill the desire to help another. Pet therapy
is a wonderful and natural way to heal and help.
http://www.en.com/users/k9help/therapy.htm

ASPCAThe visiting Pet Program prepares individuals and their companion animals
to engage in meaningful volunteer work that involves visiting with people
in nursing homes, hospitals, rehabilitation centers and other types of
institutions.
http://www.aspca.org/nyc/visit.htm

San Francisco SPCAThe San Francisco SPCAís Animal Assisted Therapy Program brings
the healing presence of animals to people in health care facilities citywide.
Society volunteers take SF SPCA program animals or their own pets on the
visits; dogs, guinea pigs, rabbits, and cats. AAT visits do far more than
provide a temporary lifting of spirits to clients. Where humans fail, animals
are often successful in cutting through the barriers that isolate people
with physical and emotional difficulties. "We gather around the AAT animal
and volunteer like people warming their hands at a campfire," says one
therapist.
http://www.sfspca.org/aat.html

SprynetAnimal Assisted Therapy can include dogs, cats, birds, and other animals.
The handler/animal team visits nursing homes, hospitals, schools, prisons,
treatment centers and other facilities to share their time with people
in need. There are a number of national registries that screen, register,
and insure animals (typically dogs) for this purpose, as well as campaign
to increase volunteers and awareness for these programs.
http://home.sprynet.com/sprynet/bouvweb/aat.htm

AAT/AAAAAT (previously known as Pet Assisted Therapy) and AAA are relying
on the human-animal bond to help people. Many studies have shown an increased
recovery rate in hospitalized, chronically ill patients, and elderly people
when AAT/AAA are used. Disabled and handicapped children as well as adults
seem to respond especially well to animals.
http://www.iwec.org/aat.htm

Journal articlesA number of journal articles dealing with the interactions of animals
and humans and the use of animals in a therapeutic manner.
http://www.ismi.net/paws/

Guide DogsWelcome to Guide dogs for the Blind, Inc.! We provide Guide dogs and
training in their use to visually impaired people throughout the United
States and Canada. Our dogs and services are free to those we serve thanks
to the generosity of donors and support of volunteers.
http://www.guidedogs.com/NOPICS/home.html-NETFIND

Assistance DogsThis page offers a brief introduction to the world of Assistance dogs.
If after reading this page you think you might benefit from a partnership
with an assistance dog or you want more information, please refer to the
list of Guide, Signal, Service, and Therapy Dog organizations included
on this site. Eligibility requirements vary from program to program. The
purpose is assistance dogs that offer mobility assistance to the physically
disabled.
http://webpages.marshall.edu/~christm1/project.html

Hearing DogsHearing Dogs assist deaf and hard of hearing individuals by alerting
them to a variety of household sounds such as a door knock or doorbell,
alarm clock, oven buzzer, telephone, baby cry, name call, or smoke alarm.
Dogs are trained to make physical contact and lead their deaf partners
to the source of the sound.
http://www.assistance-dogs-intl.org/hearing.html

American with Disabilities Act (ADA)The ADA guarantees youth and adults with disabilities the right to
train their own dogs for service work with full public access rights. Service
Animal means any guide dog, signal dog or other animal individually trained
to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability,
including impaired vision, alerting to intruders, minimal rescue or protection
work, pulling wheelchair or fetching dropped items.
http://petsandpeople.astraweb.com/index1.htm

Susquehanna Service DogsSusquehanna Service Dogs enriches the quality of life for children
and adults with physical disabilities. It breeds or acquires, raises, trains,
and provides service dogs to assist people with disabilities to become
more independent.
http://www.kss.org/ssd/ssd/htm

Personal storyDogs prove best friends for many with disabilities, emotional challenges.
Cathy Lawler discovered the power animals have to reach the disabled five
years ago when she noticed how much a visit from her yellow Labrador Retriever,
Chenny, cheered up her mother who was suffering from multiple sclerosis
in a nursing home.
http://www.insideonline.com/Abbey.html

PRO-Dog Active TherapyThe dog is a P.A.T. Dog, a PRO-Dog Active Therapy visiting dog, one
of over 4,500 who regularly visit the sick, elderly, mentally disturbed,
blind, deal, homes and hospital confined all over the United Kingdom.
http://www.newciv.org/GIB/BOV/BV-587.HTML

AlzheimerísWhenever they enter a nursing home or hospital, heads lift, faces smile,
and hands reach out. The dogs are here! Long banned from health care facilities,
dogs, cats, and other pets are being welcomed with open arms, and for good
reason. Science has shown that visits from pets enhance and enrich lives
everywhere, but for those deprived of pet contact, the opportunity to scratch
a furry ear can have stirring consequences. As when unresponsive nursing
home residents speak or laugh for the first time in months, or when people
with Alzheimerís disease reminisce in detail about pets they used
to have. Even brief contact with a caring animal has been shown to lower
blood pressure, cheer the depressed and motivate the apathetic.
http://www.keats.com/news/spr96puotinen.html

Delta SocietyThe Delta Society certification is for animal assisted therapy. Through
the Pet Program, you will participate in rehabilitation, occupational,
and speech therapy. The human member of the teams has to be certified to
work with the Delta society through either an 8 hour seminar or a home
study program.
http://www.superdog.com/therapy.htm#Therapy
Dogs International

The Seeing Eye, Morristown, NJThe finely tuned partnership between the dog and the person walking
beside it doesnít happen by chance. It is the result of lots of
training and commitment on the part of that dog and owner. And it is the
result of decades of experience from a place called The Seeing Eye in Morristown,
NJ. Only dogs that come from here can be called Seeing Eye dogs.
http://www.petsource.com/SESE1.HTM

C. Dolphins

AquaThought FoundationThe AquaThought Foundation is a privately funded research organization
dedicated to the exploration of human-dolphin interactions. Since 1989,
AquaThought has studied the neurological impact of close contact with dolphins
on human subjects and the related therapeutic phenomena. Our research in
neurological imaging has led to the development of MindSet, a low-cost
neuro-mapping electroencephalograph program which makes advanced EEG research
affordable. Our work has also led to the development of Cyberfin, a virtual
reality simulator which will bring virtual dolphin contact to a massive
audience.
http://www.aquathought.com/briefing/backgrnd.html

Child-Dolphin OutreachThis paper presents the theoretical basis for the development of the
Gulfariumís child-dolphin outreach program. Using techniques with
behaviorism (allowing for structure, direction, and making behavior measurable
and observable), client-centered therapy (allowing trust, understanding,
and safety to make mistakes), and Gestalt (such as discovering new awareness
leads the child to take personal control). The methods used in the development
of this program correlates with the training of three Atlantic bottlenose
Dolphins for the preparation of interacting with patients. Three case studies
are described in detail in which Dolphin Assisted Therapy is used. The
goal of the child-dolphin outreach program is to aid the child in the processing
and development of personal growth.
http://www.aquathought.com/idatra/symposium/95/gordon.html

International Dolphin-Assisted Therapy and Research Association
(IDATRA)IDATRAís mission is to promote the acquisition and dissemination
of research in the field of dolphin-assisted therapy.
http://www.aquathoght.com/idatra/idatra.html

The Dolphin SocietyCurrently the Dolphin Society is working with the healing potential
of dolphins with free-ranging dolphins. This site provides many links for
information on animal assisted therapy using dolphins.
http://www.Premier1.et/~iamdivid/whate.html

D. Horses

Tucson, Arizona Equestrian (TAAPA)TAAPA offers alternatives to traditional therapy which promotes health
and well being through human-animal bonds. "Equestrian psychotherapy",
as it is clinically known, is just one of the animal-assisted therapies
offered through TAAPA. It has many applications is clinically proven.
http://www.horseweb.com/client/anoasis/taapa.htm

Alaska Therapeutic Riding Association (ATRA)Thereís a place in Juneau, Alaska where kids who have never
walked find freedom, kids who have never talked find words, and more often
than not each child finds a smile. The key to all of this? HORSES - ATRA
uses horses, horseback riding, and other animals to provide therapy for
kids with a variety of challenges.
http://nadtech.com/hvp/J/

Parks-Reserves
and Zoos

Niagara Parks Butterfly ConservatoryThe Niagara Parks botanical Gardens in now home to one of North Americaís
collection of free flying butterflies. It opened its doors to the public
on Saturday, December 14, 1996.
http://www.npbg.org/conservatory/

Riverglen Feline Conservatory ParkRiverglenís objective is to prevent abandonment and abuse of
tigers. It provides homes to other species of big cats on a secondary basis.
It provides comfortable shelters, proper diets, and other specialized services.
http://biz.ipa.net/riverglen/

Alabama Wildlife Rehabilitation CenterLocated in Oak Mountain State Park, the center is one of the oldest
and largest rehabilitation centers in the state of Alabama. More than 3,000
injured and orphaned wild creatures are cared for each year including almost
2,000 birds representing more than 100 species.
http://www.alawildlierehab.org/

Luray Reptile Center, Petting Zoo, and Dinosaur ParkLocated 1/2 mile west of Luray Caverns on state route 211, Luray Zoo
offers to its visitors the chance to touch over 70 different species of
reptiles. In the outdoor section of the zoo, people roam with tame animals
in the petting zoo.
http://www.lurayzoo.com/

Marapana Wildlife WorldThis is the first Australian drive through animal park. You can really
get to know some of the friendliest faces of the Australian bush. The park
has been specifically designed to let people get close to the animals and
appreciate how important our environment really is.
http://holiday-wa.net/wildlife.htm

Limestone Zoological Park and Exotic Wildlife RefugeThe refuge is located in Alabama. It is a non-profit organization dedicated
to the care and preservation of animals. The zoo actually includes exotic
animals, indigenous animals, raptors and reptiles. A petting zoo is also
located on the grounds.
http://www.garply.com/wildside/about.html

Purbeck Marine Wildlife ReserveManaged by the Dorset Wildlife Trust, the reserve is specialized in
the interpretation of the marine environment. It is located in the Kimmeridge
Bay, the center offers its visitors an excellent opportunity for some safe
and fascinating snorkeling, as well as the chance to dive through the wonderful
Underwater Nature Trail.
http://home.clara.net/petertin/index.htm

Hato PineroHato Pinero is a private cattle ranch and animal reserve in the heart
of the Venezuelan Llanos, and a unique nature paradise for nature lovers,
bird-watchers, and scientists. It represents the first successful undertaking
in Venezuela which combines private conservation and biological research
initiative with an ecotourism enterprise.
http://www.branger.com/pinero/about.html

Virtually Visit Disneyís Animal KingdomThe Walt Disney company has created this new theme park, with the objective
of answering to some of the most important environmental and conservation
issues. The parkís goal is that of attracting millions of visitors
every year in order to instruct them about what is happening on and to
the Earth.
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Canopy/1792/

Belize parks, Bacalar Chico Marine & WildlifeOne of Belizeís newest reserves encompasses an area of sixty
square kilometers. Bacalar Chico Marine and Wildlife reserves is situated
on the northern tip of Ambergris Caye and is only accessible by boat.
http://www.ambergriscaye.com/pages/town/bacalar.html

Earth Sanctuaries Ltd.Earth Sanctuaries has always established and continues to establish
natural habitats for little ones. They are the only reserve that is specially
fenced to protect its small inhabitants. Earth Sanctuary habitats are a
safe environment, protecting the small animals from their unnatural predators.
http://www.esl.com.au/earths.htm

San Diego Wild Animal ParkLocated 32 miles northeast of the zoo, the Wild Animal Park is 20 times
larger and an entirely different experience. The park opened to the public
in 1972 and allows visitors to view herds of exotic animals as they might
occur in their native homelands of Asia and Africa.
http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wap/

Garlyn Farm Zoological Park-MIThe park is situated in Michigan Upper Peninsula on US 2, only 40 minutes
from the Mackinac Bridge. Take a leisure walk through the mature pine and
birch forests of Michiganís Upper Peninsula and enjoy viewing animals
in a natural park-like setting.
http://wwwangelfire.com/biz/garlynfarm/

Lagoon Deer ParkThe Lagoon Deer Park offers its visitors the opportunity to have a
close encounter with animals from all over the world. Located in Sandusky,
Ohio, everyone can feed the animals. Pet the animals of Europe, Japan,
Asia, South and North America.
http://www.sanduskyfunsopts.com/deerpark/

Metro Toronto ZooOver 5,000 animals are displayed in this incredible zoological park,
complete with beautiful ponds, waterfalls, and floral displays. The park
is situated in the region of Ontario, Canada and offers all the necessary
information to know more about the zoo as well as its inhabitants.
http://www.torontozoo.com

Auckland ZooOne of the most important of New Zealand, the zoo is a house for an
incredibly large number of animals from all around the world. The site
offers detailed information about the park, where it is, what it does,
and who lives in it.
http://www.akcity.govt.nz/around/places/zoo/index.htm

Australia Aquaria and ZoosShowing that Aquaria and Zoos are much more than just tourist attractions.
the site represents the best way to gather information about the most beautiful
and most important sanctuaries and marine parks of all Australia, with
great emphasis on the National Aquarium and Australian Wildlife Sanctuary
of Canberra.
http://geology.anu.edu.au/jaws/

American Zoos and Aquarium AssociationThis service has been designed to provide information about the many
zoos and aquariums of the AZA, throughout North America. It also provides
detailed information about the numerous conservation programs that the
association is currently involved with.
http://www.aza.org/

Berkshire Bird ParadiseThis non-profit organization is one of the largest sanctuaries of the
New York State (20 acres) area. It is for permanently injured birds and
contains 150 different species.
http://www.uvm.edu/~hcorradi/

Lincoln Park ZooThe site explains the zooís dedication to wildlife conservation
by providing information regarding the ranges, conservation status and
life histories of the many animals being cared for at the zoo.
http://www.lpzoo.com/menu.html

Wildlife at the ZooThis is one of Australiaís best Zoos, a park dedicated to the
conservation of wildlife. Available are pictures and lists of many Australian,
African, and Asian animals. Also, information regarding the zooís
conservation goals, programs, and achievements are included on the site.
http://www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au/wildlife.html

The Pittsburgh ZooThis park is dedicated to the conservation of endangered and threatened
wildlife. The zooís site contains information regarding many species
of birds, reptiles, invertebrates, amphibians, mammals, fish, and plants.
It discusses their structures, communication, and conservation status.
http://keyselections.lm.com/info.html

The Rolling Hills RefugeThis site explains the refugeís dedication to the conservation
of rare and endangered species. It contains history of the refuge as well
as information on interesting topics.
http://rhrwildlife.com/zoo.htm

Tasmaniaís Parks and Wildlife ServicesThis site contains information about Tasmaniaís wildlife: the
endangered, threatened, rare, or even extinct species.
http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/tpws.html

National Wildbird RefugeDedicated to the care and protection of the swallow and other species
of birds, this site provides history, primary objectives of the refuge,
and other information.
http://www.gnofn.org/~swallow/

Mount Bruce National Wildlife CenterAnother of the many parks of New Zealand. It is dedicated to conservation,
protection, and care of endangered wildlife.
http://mtbruce.doc.govt.nz/

The Serengeti National ParkThe largest park in Tanzania, it is one of the largest sanctuaries
in the world committed to preservation of wildlife and survival of rare
and endangered species.
http://www.gorp.com/gorp/location/main.htm

The Canadian RockiesThis page is dedicated to the wildlife of the Canadian Rockies. It
includes pictures and discussions of endangered wildlife in North American
and around the world.
http://www.afternet.com/~tnr/wildlife

Turpentine Creek Wildlife RefugeOne of the very few USDA licensed facilities for large carnivores.
It rescues neglected or unwanted large animals and provides a permanent
home.
http://165.247.175.198/

Rachel Carson National Wildlife RefugeRepresented by a coastal marsh area that provides habitat for a variety
of birds, mammals, and plants. Over 250 species of birds can be observed
during the year. It contains a one mile long wheelchair accessible nature
trail with interpretative leaflet.
http://www.sirius.com/~fitch/wells/carson/carson.html

Sea World & Bush GardensOne of the most fascinating experiences and adventures anyone could
have.
http://www.seaworld.org/

Species in Parks: Flora and Fauna DatabaseThe Information Center of the Environment in conjunction with the National
Park Service, has developed a preliminary database of the vascular plant
and vertebrate animal species within lands owned by the U.S. National Park
Service.
http://ice.ucdavis.edu/nps/

The Parks at ChehawMore than a zoo! Elevated boardwalks and paths through more than 100
acres of Georgiaís piney woods let you get up close to both native
and exotic animals.
http://members.surfsouth.com/~chehaw/

Reid Park ZooThis site is an unofficial page provided by the Tucson Zoological Society
about Reid Park Zoo. This particular zoo is involved in captive breeding
programs for several endangered species.
http://www.tucson.com/outback/public/reidpark/

The Bartlett SocietyThe Bartlett Society is an international society of individuals interested
in the history of zoo aquariums, and the husbandry of wild animals. It
is named in honor of Abraham Dee Bartlett, the 19th century Superintendent
of the London Zoo. This site lists historical information as well as activities
and events at various zoos.
http://www.execpc.com/Milwaukee_Zoo/bartlett.html

ëUnofficialí Louisville Zoo Home PageThis unofficial home page has lots of information on endangered species
and animals. It also has the Cuban Crocodile Breeding Program.
http://members.iglou.com/falco/

Indianapolis ZooThe Indianapolis Zoo has a new Bug exhibit that contains representatives
of 30 different species of arthropods. This includes bird-eating spiders,
emperor scorpions, giant millipedes, and venomous centipedes.
http://www.indyzoo.com/

Montgomery ZooNatural and man-made barriers using the latest features of modern design
have eliminated the cages. This allows for spectacular views of wildlife
for the visitors, and also insures the health and well being of the animals.
http://www.mindspring.com/~zoonet/montgome/montgome.html

Martine Coletteís Wildlife WaystationThe Waystation is 160 acres of privately funded rescue and rehabilitation
facility. It is home to more than 1200 wild and exotic animals.
http://www.waystation.org/

Twycross Zoo AssociationTwycross Zoo opened to the public in 1963. Since then the zoo has doubled
in size and currently maintains about 200 species of animals. It is famous
for its primate collection and breeding programs.
http://www.timellis.demon.co.uk/tza.htm

Monterey Bay AquariumMonterey Bay is bursting with sea life. A special feature of this aquarium
is its education programs. Students can discover the jellies of Montereyís
outer bay or meet a shark eye-to-eye. There are programs available for
schools and educators.
http://www.mbayaq.org/

Stephen Birch Aquarium-MuseumThey provide ocean science education through creative exhibits, programs,
and activities designed to help people use critical thinking, and to make
science relevant to their daily lives.
http://aqua.uscd.edu/

Tennessee AquariumThis is the largest freshwater aquarium in the world. Visitors can
journey through a spectacular 60-foot canyon and two living forests where
they can see over 9000 animals that swim, fly, and crawl in natural habitats.
http://www.tennis.org/

Antwerp ZooThereís a great deal to learn from animals. These live in a
beautiful garden in the heart of Antwerp. There are more than 4,000 species
from all over the world.
http://www.ufsia.ac.be/antwerp/zoo.html

New England AquariumOur future looks bright. Weíve just recently opened a new west
wing. It serves as the "front door" for a major expansion that will more
than triple the size of the current facility at Central Wharf. In the expanding
Aquarium, living exhibits will be complemented by technological innovations
such as high definition television, virtual reality and computer interactions.
http://www.neaq.org/

North Carolina Zoological ParkThe polar habitat, sure to be one of the most popular places in the
zoo, along with exhibits of sea lions, cougars, alligators, and other North
American natives.
http://wwwnando.net/sproject/zoo/zoo1.html

Oakland ZooThe Oakland Zoo is home to over 300 animals from 50 different species
living in lush naturalistic settings. The collection is organized in biomes,
geographic regions from Africa, Asia, and Australia. It includes a World
Safari.
http://www.oaklandzoo.org/

Oklahoma City ZooThe oldest zoo in the Southwest and one of the top in the nation. OKC
Zoo has 110 acres with 2,800 of the worldís most exotic animals;
gorillas, orangutans, and chimpanzees. Also included is an Aquatic Center.
http://www.cpb.uokhsc.edu/okc/okczoo/zoomap.html

Omahaís Henry Doorly ZooOver a million people visit each year. It is one of the finest, award
winning world class zoos in the world. Check the Siberian Tigers.
http://www.johanns98.com/pohlzoo.htm

Orange County ZooSpecializes in the animals and plants from the southwestern US. Focus
is education, conservation, recreation, and civic pride. Over 33 species
and an inventory of over 100 species.
http://www.oc.ca.gov/pfrd/hbp/oczoo.htm

Parken Zoo in Eskilstuna, SwedenWelcome to the family experience in the summer. In Parken Zoo awaits
a family of white tigers and other exclusive felines. The Phantomland and
Lilla Annas sagopark are very popular with the young visitors.
http://www.eskilstuna.sportfiskama.se/turismeng.html

Philadelphia ZooGround breaking ceremony previews new primate center. The zoo is 125
years old, Americaís first zoo. It has long been recognized for
it's specialized care of captive wildlife. It is committed to the conservation
of endangered species and their habitats.
http://www.phyllyzoo.org/

Cat FancyThis is the website for Animal Networkís Feline Library which
is a complete library of information for caring for your cat. They talk
about what a cat needs to "make it big" in show biz.
http://catfancy.com/library/care/general/show.asp

Neuroscience on the InternetThis web site is a browseable index of neuroscience resources. It contains
links to sites related to neurology, neurobiology, neurosurgery, psychiatry,
psychology, cognitive science, and information on human neurological disease.
http://www.genetics.gla.as.uk/neil/index.html

Seeing, Hearing, and Smelling the WorldThis webpage provides insight into the human sensory system, specifically
seeing, hearing, and smelling. Provides for each sense a complete breakdown
of functioning.
http://ww.hhmi.org/senses/

The Brain Type InstituteThis site address the presence of 16 inborn brain types which regulate
mental and motor skills.
http://www.braintypes.com/

BRAIN & MIND: ELECTRONIC MAGAZINE ON NEUROSCIENCEAt this web site viewers can literally page through a magazine devoted
to neuroscience. In every issue there are about 9 articles addressing various
interesting issues related to neuroscience. Issues on file go back to March
1997. A new issue is posted every three months. The visuals are excellent
and from each article you can click on icons for even more information
on the related topic. Articles in this latest edition include: What is
mind? Clocks and rhythms, Biofeedback, Maltreatment in Childhood, Epilepsy
in Childhood, Down Syndrome, Perception and Reality, History of Shock Treatment,
Brainstorming: The Capacity of the Brain.
http://www.epub.org.br/cnV

REFERENCESThis site provides readers with hundreds and hundreds of citations
addressing the treatment of psychiatric and neurological disorders. Just
click on the year and up come the references. References are available
from the years 1910-1990. A great place to look for related journal articles
and refresh yourself on the latest literature.
http://Hsilk.nih.gov/silk/npb/refs.htn-d

Atlas of Brain Perfusion SpectrumsThis website, which is supported by Harvard Medical School, shows 21
different brain spectrums of individuals with certain disorders and medical
diseases. Most of the cases are presented with relevant case history, and
clinical information. It also includes some general tutorials on topics
such as Normal brain anatomy.http://www.med.harvard.edu/BW'HRad/BrainSPECT/BrSPECT.html

Neuropsychology CentralThis website is a comprehensive directory devoted entirely to the subject
of Human Neuropsychology. There are links on this page devoted to everything
from assessment to online forums.
http://www.premier.net/-cogito/neuropsy.html

The Institute for Brain Aging and DementiaThe goal of the Institute is to mobilize and unify resources to discover
meaningful ways to prevent decline in brain function with aging prior to
its inception and to reverse loss of function once it has occurred." This
site provides information on Dementia: What is Dementia, What causes Dementia,
How is Dementia diagnosed, brain imaging data, etc. This site provides
wonderful MRI pictures to demonstrate the differences in the brain of Dementia
patients as compared to normals. This site would be of particular interest
to caregivers of Dementia or Alzheimer's patients, students with an interest
in neurobiology, psychology or gerontology.
http://www.alz.uci.edu/dement.html

NYMOXThis website discusses the scientific basis of the AD7C test, which
measures the concentration of a brain protein called Neural Thread Protein
(NTP) in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). NTP is of particular interest to individuals
suffering from Alzheimerís or to individuals who work with Alzheimer's
patients because it has been found to play a role in the neurofibrillary
tangles of Alzheimer's disease. NTP is found in larger amounts in Alzheimer's
patients as compared to normals. NTP appears to be involved in neuronal
repair and regeneration of the brain. Therefore, it would make sense that
individuals suffering from Alzheimer's have larger amounts. This site provides
up to date research on one of the possible causes of Alzheimer's disease.
http://www.nvmox.com/science.htm

The Human Brain Project World Wide Web ServerThe site is sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health and
is working to integrate information derived from research from the level
of the gene to the level of behavior.
http://www.hbp.scripps.edu

McConnell Brain Imaging Center at the Montreal Neurological InstituteThis web site gives a very good description (both written and pictorial)
of different types of brain imaging; one can also view different brains
(some of which may be brains of Multiple Sclerosis patients or another
disease). In addition, one can view video of brain imaging and pictures
of actual brain surgeries.
http://www.bic.mni.mcgill.ca/bic-home.html

Neuropsychological EvaluationThis web site explains basically everything you want to know about
neuropsychological evaluation. It explains the purpose, what it includes
(history, observation, testing, etc.), what kinds of tests are conducted,
how long it takes, why referrals for neuropsychological evaluations are
made, who is qualified to perform them, and cost. This is very informative
to anyone who is interested in neuropsychological evaluations (aiding in
performing, information on making referrals, etc.).
http://www.@ndmenders.com/npe.htm

Basic Neural ProcessesThis sight includes a collection of tutorials on basic neural functions.
The sight says that such tutorials should be appropriate for courses in
biopsychology, introduction, and even sensation and perception. The topics
include: quiz on structures of the neuron and brain, study and check your
knowledge of the human brain, and review of physical factors involved in
the action potential.
http://sych.hanover.edu/Krantz/neurotut.html

Interactive Atlases - Digital Anatomist ProgramThis sight contains: a laboratory guide that is being
used but is still undergoing development. It contains 2-D, MRI, tissue
and gross brain images, 3-D computer graphic reconstructions of brain material
and summary drawings. Chapters, beginning with development topography and
continuing with sensory and motor systems arrange the syllabus. It includes
the brainstem and cranial nerves, cerebellum, basal ganglia, thalamus,
hypothalamus, and limbic structures.http://www.med.harvard.edu/AANL@ome.html

Spinal CordRepairResearchers are uncovering ways to repair spinal cord injuries. It
is estimated that 250,000 Americans have spinal cord injuries. Results
of such injuries may include paralysis, a loss of sensation or a loss in
the ability to move. Current methods of treatments include reducing the
nerve cell damage, increasing the efficiency of surviving nerve cells,
and most remarkably, researchers are attempting to regenerate lost connections
among neurons. Many approaches are taken to repair such damage, the ones
discussed in this site included transplanting new nerve cells from the
PNS to the CNS, delivering proteins that stimulate regeneration by the
cells already in the spinal cord, and developing strategies to reduce CNS's
regeneration opponents. The examination of such strategies are at the preliminary
level of analysis and more investigation is needed to determine the relevant
effectiveness of such treatments.
http://sfii.org/briefings/spinal-cord.html

Gene Involved in Brain Development IdentifiedA recent discovery involves a gene that makes a protein, astrotactin,
which is required for young neurons to migrate along glial fibers to find
their correct positions in the growing brain. This journey is important
because it is the way that the neurons develop and organize into the brain's
architecture. This discovery is important because knowledge about that
gene would enable us to determine how it functions, and furthermore, it
will enable us to treat the epilepsy condition that in turn is assumed
to be related to problems with neuron migration.
http://rockefeller.edu/pubinfo/astrotactin.nr.html

Pediatric Brain TumorsOncoLink is a web page put out by the University of Pennsylvania Cancer
Center. The above link is to one of their pages dedicated to childhood
brain tumors. It contains information for the laymen and the physician.
The page has art work done by patients and links to RealAudio virtual classroom
lectures on radiation therapy. There are also a number of informative manuscripts
describing what exactly brain tumors are and how they impact the patient.
http://cancer.med.upenn.edu/disease/ped
brain/

Dr. Bob's Psychopharmacological TipsDr.Bob's psycho-pharmacological tip contains a vast majority of information.
This page contains information about the different types of psychoactive
drugs that are commonly used to treat various psychological disorders,
such as PTSD or OCD. In some cases, Dr. Bob provides information about
how the drugs, such as serotonin reuptake inhibitors or benzodiazes, manifest
themselves in behavior. There are also "tips" about different drugs for
different folks from other doctors which contribute to psycho-pharm discussion
group- It is helpful if you want some basic information about what is being
used to treat the different disorders.
http://uhs.bsd.uchicago.edu/-bhsiung/tips/intro.html

Online Neuropsychology ProjectThis website allows surfers an opportunity to participate in neuropsychology
research. The current project is being analyzed but another project is
in the works and hopes to obtain subjects online. This site also provides
a link to historical information regarding the brain and earlier theories
of the brain. Subjects presented include: The 17th Century: Reaction to
the Dualism of Mind and Body, Mind, Brain, and Adaptation the Localization
of Cerebral Function, and Trance and Trauma: Functional Nervous Disorders
and the Subconscious Mind.
http://www.premier.net/-cogito/project/onp.html

Brain Disorders NetworkThis website was designed to help people and caregivers
understand clinical advances in brain research. It is an attempt to link
health care organizations, employers, pharmaceutical companies, and clinical
personnel. It offers links to cutting edge developments, publications,
brain research, and conferences. This site also has a link to brain disorders
and medication. This link provides information on such disorders as brain
tumors, cerebral palsy, schizophrenia, depression, and Tourette's syndrome
in addition to other disorders. A detailed description of each disorder
is provided in addition to medications prescribed.http://www.brainnet.org